Certification

Manufactured in Korea by Lion Chemtech, TriStone is exported all over the world to the most discerning of kitchen fabricators. TriStone maintains the highest international standards of environmental and health conscious manufacturing.

In 1973, Lion Chemtech was established under the name of Saehan Industry, specializing in Paper Chemical. The founding Chairman, Heewon Park wanted to aid in the growth of the country bouncing back from the devastating war and going through industrial revolution. He realized the need for natural resources with the growth of the country's economy.

Seeing the limited resources and devastation of the forests, President Park traveled through out the world searching for innovative recycling options.

Saehan Industry was created to handle vast amount of paper waste in the country to be regenerated for different use. In less than 10 years. Saehan Industry has become the nation's largest paper regeneration company, servicing more than 90% of the country's need.

TriStone™ 100% Acrylic Solid Surface was created in 2002 under the leadership of leading experts to become the highest quality in the country. Lion Surfaces, a division of Lion Chemtech, currently offers TriStone™ worldwide with strategic partners in all major countries.

Lion Chemtech has received many different patents and awards in the past 30 some years in business for its technology and environmental consciousness. However, the most important mission is the dedication to the customers and the products.

Tristone™ Performance Properties

Properties TriStone™ Standard Applied
Production Method Continuous casting N/A
ISO 9002 Yes N/A
ISO 14001 Yes N/A
Water absorption coef. 0.03% (24hrs) 1/2" Sheets ASTM D570
Hardness Test 92 Rockell M scale ASTM D785
Hardness Test 63 Barcol Impressor ASTM D2583
Pencil hardness (HRM) 92 KS D 6711
Izod Impact Strength .26 ft-lbs/in of notch ASTM D256
Tensile Strength 6500 psi ASTM D 638
Tensile Modulus 1.4x106 psi ASTM D-638
Ball Drop >125" 1/2lb steel ball NEMA LD-3
Flexural Strength 10000 psi ASTM D 790
Flexural Elastic Modulus 1.30x105 ASTM D 790
Elongation 0.73% ASTM D638
Thermal expansion Coef. (°C) 3.5x10-5 ASTM D 696
Weatherability no change - 1000 hours ASTM D 1499
Gloss (60 gardner) - NEMA LD-3
Color Stability No-change - 200 hrs NEMA LD-3
Thermal resistance No change NEMA LD-3
Boiling Water Resistance no change NEMA LD-3
Stain Resistance pass rating 41 ANSI Z 124
Food Zone acceptability Accepted / Listed NSF 51
Fungi and Bacteria No Growth ASTM G21
Specific Gravity Solid colors 1.74 N/A
Specific Gravity other colors 1.69 N/A
Wear & Cleanability Pass ANSI Z 124.3 & Z 124.6
Flammability Class 1 UBC 8-1
Flame Spread 0-25 ASTM E 84
Smoke Density <25 ASTM E 84
Radiant heat resistance No Visual effect N/A